The standoff at the Outer Edge border continues as Edge ships refuse to release the C.S. Opportunity, which has been held under nuclear missile lock for seven days. Co-Governors Hernandez and Petrenko have threatened military action if the Opportunity is disabled or destroyed. There has been no comment from First Mayor Michaels.

-Mars newscast, April 3rd, 2174 CE

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